Advantages: Range, Speed, Reliability Disadvantages: Bulkier than other PC-Cards, slightly more expensive
...advantage of it. NetGear and Belkin are the two biggest names that are actively pushing the new Multi-In Multi-Out (MIMO) technology that 802.11n relies on for its improvements. While NetGear have seized the MIMO brand for their new product, Belkin have opted for the more honest "Pre-N" label, indicative of the fact that the product is pre-standard.
So why would I buy a pre-standard networking technology? Well, if you've read my review of the Belkin ... ...having problems with my old Belkin 802.11g router. Range and bandwidth were both at fault and the Pre-N promise of an 800% increase in range and a doubling of throughput was too good to pass over. So I bought a Pre-N router and got a free Pre-N network card with it.
At this point, it's worth stating that you will only get any advantage from the Pre-N technology if both your access point AND your PC are running Belkin's own Pre-N kit. That's not ...
LegendaryMrDude 03.12.2005
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The Belkin Wireless Pre-N Desktop Network Card connects your desktop computer to your ... more
wireless network with new Belkin Pre-N technology. It lets you share your broadband Internet connection farther and faster than ever. Featuring smart antenna technolo...
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